Top Local Recipes to Boost Your Breast Milk (Part 1) - November 2024

Breastfeeding requires a lot of energy and 'fuel' to produce the best of the best breast milk. However, not all mums managed to produce a high quantity of breast milk even though you're a first-time mum. In order to increase your breast milk supply to your little one, here are a few healthy recipes that can help to boost your breast milk. There are a few key ingredients in some of these recipes that you may not be familiar with but are powerful enough to support a healthy lactation. The ingredients are Fenugreek, Flaxseed, and Brewer's Yeast. These ingredients are called galactagogues; a type of natural supplement that can help breastfeeding parents increase their breast milk supply. Not to mention, the recipes are easy and it is suitable for your liking, especially for Malay mums. Fish Soup with Papaya 4 Croaker fish1 medium-sized PapayaGinger5 pcs Dried scallops3 Dates 1 tbsp SaltOilWater Clean the fish and rub a little salt.Peel and cut the papaya into cubes. In a pan, add oil and fry the fish wih medium heat until the fish is cooked.Put the fish in a pot and add some water. Let it boil.After that, add the papaya and ginger. Boil for at least one hour. Fenugreek Soup 1 cup Fresh fenugreek leaves1/2 Finely-chopped Onion1 Fresh tomato3 to 4 cloves Minced Garlic2 cups Water2 tbsp Sesame oilSalt Pepper Wash and clean the fenugreek leaves. Add sesame oil, garlic, onion, and stir-fry.Add fenugreek leaves and saute until wilted. Add two cups of water, salt, pepper and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve and can be eaten together with white rice. Bobbies Bites 1 cup Oatmeal½ Peanut butter½ cup Flax seeds1 cup Ground coconut⅓ cup Honey½ tsp yeast1 tbsp Vanilla½ cup Mini chocolate chips Mix the dry ingredients - oats, coconut, mini chocolate chips, yeast, and flax seeds.Add peanut butter, honey and vanilla. Stir it well.Refrigerate it for at least 1 hour.After that, roll it into small balls. Malungai Muffin 1/2 cup Butter3/4 cup Sugar3 Eggs 2 cups All-purpose flour 3 tsp Baking powder1 tbsp Salt1 tbsp Vanilla1/2 cup Milk3 tbsp Ground Moringa leaf powder Sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Put it aside.Mix buttercream, sugar, and eggs and stir it well.Mix vanilla, milk, and Moringa leaf powder. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Pour this mixture in a muffin cup and bake it in the oven at 200°C for 25 minutes. Oat, Pomegranates and Dark Chocolate 120 gram Rolled oats 120 gram Pomegranate1/2 cup Oat milk1 tsp Dark chocolate chips Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, cover it and refrigerate for a while. Add oat milk for more delightful taste. For more insightful stories and tips, stay tuned to Motherhood Story!

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